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1998 Mazda B Series

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,966 mi
Last recorded75,966 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda B Series103,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 BTC
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,966 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT STEERING JOINTS

Fail 3 Oct 2017 75,966 miles

Registration plate lamp not working NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT STEERING JOINTS

Stop lamp not working NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,283 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 74,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSH UPPER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush WISHBONE BUSH UPPER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance WHITE LIGHT SHOWING TO REAR (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,591 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 65,591 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint TOP BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing TOP BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 58,716 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to offside headlamp

front no plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe very rusty

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

rusting to exhaust system

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,716 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to offside headlamp

front no plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe very rusty

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

rusting to exhaust system

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,408 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake pipes rusting

both rear brake pipes rusting

front exhaust rusting

front no plate damaged

front to rear of vehicle brake pipe very rusty

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

offside front tyre worn close to limits

offside headlamp damaged

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,294 miles

front no plate damaged

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,457 miles

Damage to front number plate

Damage to offside headlamp

Exhaust rusty

Nearside front shocker lower bush worn

exhaust temp' repair

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Oct 2011 51,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Damage to offside headlamp

Damage to front number plate

Exhaust rusty

Nearside front shocker lower bush worn

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis and suspension componants rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

chassis and suspension components rusty

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Mar 2009 38,447 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

chassis and suspension components rusty

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,585 miles

anti roll bar link bushes perished

chassis rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,309 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 27,606 miles

Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 27,606 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?

Based on 136,422 MOT tests across 9,870 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
5,432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,638
fog lamp not working 5,286
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,589
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,901
Registration plate lamp not working 2,281
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S859 BTC is a 1998 Mazda B Series in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 103,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda B Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S859 BTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda B Series typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S859 BTC is a 1998 Mazda B Series, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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